August 16, 2017

Dole Whip Smoothie Bowl

That picture of goodness right there is a Dole Whip Smoothie Bowl. Authentic Dole Whip is a creamy pineapple frozen soft serve treat which is only made and served at two places in the world - Disneyland and the Dole Plantation in Hawaii. And we've been craving it big time since we got home. A bit like the 11 secret herbs and spices, no one knows the exact Dole Whip recipe but there are heaps of versions out there. This is my healthy take on this delicious, iconic treat.

It's really quick and easy to make and is best eaten straight away. The only thing you need to do in advance is freeze the fruit. Once you've got frozen fruit you're good to go. Where my recipe breaks with tradition in that I add a frozen banana to the mix. I find this creates a smoother, creamier consistency and also stops it from melting so fast but feel free to leave it out. I also use coconut milk for a healthier option but normal pouring cream works just as well. Use whatever toppings you like - as there's no summer fruit about in New Zealand at the moment I used a Dole Tropical Fruit Bowl to embrace the island flavours but fresh strawberries, frozen blueberries and sliced kiwifruit would be delicious in summer. Read on as I have a fabulous Dole Pineapple Party prize pack to giveaway to one lucky reader.

Method:
In a high powered blender add frozen pineapple, frozen banana and coconut milk and blitz until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the blender every so often if the frozen fruit gets stuck. Resist the urge to add more liquid or you'll end up with a soupy liquid! You want a soft serve consistency or firmer. Once it gets going it'll be fine.

To serve, layer the base of your bowl with granola. Spoon on the Dole Whip then arrange the Dole Fruit Bowl, extra granola and chia seeds on top. Enjoy x

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